Exam 3, Anatomy n Physiology 1.
Gibson OCC
Name the catecholamines? - CORRECT ANSWER-This is a sub group of biogenic
amines, same starting point which is Tyrosine.
What affect does cocaine have on dopamine? - CORRECT ANSWER-prevents
reuptake of dopamine.
Starting point of catecholamine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tyrosine
List the two major categories in which neurotransmitters are broken down? -
CORRECT ANSWER-exitory(EPSP) and inhibitory(IPSP)
What are the subclasses of small molecule neurotransmitters? - CORRECT
ANSWER-
What is the function of GABA? - CORRECT ANSWER-y-Aminobutyric acid, it
lessens the ability of a nerve to receive, create or send signals to other cells
producing a calming effect, thought to play a major role in controlling anxiety,
stress and fear.
What are Biogenic Amines? - CORRECT ANSWER-A modified amino acid
because of the removal of the carboxyl group.
Give some examples of biogenic acids: - CORRECT ANSWER-norepinephrine,
epinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, histamine.
Dopamine is correlated with which neurological condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Parkinsons, because dopamine affects muscle movement
How many enzymes break down catecholamines and what are they called? -
CORRECT ANSWER-2 and COMT and MAO
Name the area of the brain that releases dopamine: - CORRECT ANSWER-
substantia nigra
(5-HT) is another name for which neurotransmitter? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Serotonin
What conditions are associated with (5-HT)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
OCD(Obsessive compulsive disorder, Seasonal Affect Disorder(SAD),
Gibson OCC
Name the catecholamines? - CORRECT ANSWER-This is a sub group of biogenic
amines, same starting point which is Tyrosine.
What affect does cocaine have on dopamine? - CORRECT ANSWER-prevents
reuptake of dopamine.
Starting point of catecholamine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tyrosine
List the two major categories in which neurotransmitters are broken down? -
CORRECT ANSWER-exitory(EPSP) and inhibitory(IPSP)
What are the subclasses of small molecule neurotransmitters? - CORRECT
ANSWER-
What is the function of GABA? - CORRECT ANSWER-y-Aminobutyric acid, it
lessens the ability of a nerve to receive, create or send signals to other cells
producing a calming effect, thought to play a major role in controlling anxiety,
stress and fear.
What are Biogenic Amines? - CORRECT ANSWER-A modified amino acid
because of the removal of the carboxyl group.
Give some examples of biogenic acids: - CORRECT ANSWER-norepinephrine,
epinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, histamine.
Dopamine is correlated with which neurological condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Parkinsons, because dopamine affects muscle movement
How many enzymes break down catecholamines and what are they called? -
CORRECT ANSWER-2 and COMT and MAO
Name the area of the brain that releases dopamine: - CORRECT ANSWER-
substantia nigra
(5-HT) is another name for which neurotransmitter? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Serotonin
What conditions are associated with (5-HT)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
OCD(Obsessive compulsive disorder, Seasonal Affect Disorder(SAD),
